OME1324115

Direct Core Monitoring Fusion Splicer

TYPE-71C
Guide to operation
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal
safety. Improper use can result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Please read and observe all warnings instructions given in this operation
manual.
Use your splicer only for its intended purpose.
The meaning of these symbols
In the product and this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for
you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:
Symbol used in the product
This symbol, where it appears on the unit, indicates that hazardous voltage
is present inside of the splicer.

The meaning of these symbols

This symbol indicates a warning, caution, or danger and alerts you important
instructions have been included on the product or in the manual.

This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited.

This symbol indicates actions that must be taken.

The meaning of Warning and Caution

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If
users ignore this symbol and handle the splicer the wrong way, serious injury
Warning
such as fire or electric shock, or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore
this symbol and handle the splicer the wrong way, bodily injury and damage
Caution
to the equipment could result.

Be sure to read all the following warnings and cautions before use.

[Warning]
<Setting up, transportation and using splicer>
1. This fusion splicer performs an arc discharge. Do not use the splicer in a hazardous
location in which inflammable gas can generate or only electrical apparatus for
explosive gas atmosphere can be used.
2. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or Flammable gas on the splicer.
Decomposition of arc by heat will cause toxic gas, or abnormal arc may result in
damage or fire.
 3. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this
manual. Doing so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or
electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, do not allow the splicer to be
exposed to rain and get liquid such as water or a metallic object inside the splicer.
Doing so can cause fire, electric shock or malfunction by shorting out internal
components.
5. Never use the battery pack, AC adapter and battery charger, and power cables for
the machines other than the specified splicer. Doing so can cause these items to
damage, resulting in fire or heat generation.
6. Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the splicer since this may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
7. Do not touch the electrodes during and after arc discharge. Doing so can cause
personal injury or electric shock.
8. The heating plate of the heat shrink oven may be hot during heating. Do not touch
the protection sleeve directly after heating. Doing so can cause burn. A protection
sleeve may also be hot after heating. Handle with care.
9. Do not operate the splicer in the rain. Doing so can cause AC adapter or battery pack
to be short-circuited.
10. Do not expose the splicer to extremely high temperature and high humidity or to
direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
11. Do not continuously use the heat shrink oven for long hours, keeping it high
temperature. Doing so can cause heat shrink oven to malfunction.
The following case is the exception for repairing and replacing the product free of
charge:
The Heating duration is set to a long time (e.g. 180 sec.) and the Finish temperature
is set to a high temperature (e.g. 200 C). The heat shrink oven is used for long hours
by continuing to press the Heat key shortly after the heat cycle is completed.
12. Only use alcohol to clean the splicer. To prevent malfunction and damage, do not use
any other kind of chemicals.
13. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or flammable gas on the splicer. Heat by arc
can cause chemical reactions to occur to gas component, which will deteriorate a
microscope lens, resulting in a loss of splicing capability.
14. Parts that compose the heat shrink ovens might become high temperatures. When
those parts are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.
15. Because it is likely to injure by shards of glass when the monitor is damaged, do not
use it and contact our service center.
16. When parts that compose this product and the accessory (battery pack, AC adapter,
and power cord, etc.) are damaged, do not use it and contact our service center.
17. If this product gets wet with dew or the like, do not turn it on.
18. Do not use this product near the electronic equipment that handles a highly accurate
control and the faint signal such as the heart pacer. The influence of the
miss-operation of electronic equipment might be given.
19. Alcohol is prohibited on air transportation. Empty alcohol dispenser before
transportation.
 20. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion
splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer
malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
21. Only use the battery pack, AC adapter, battery charger and power supply cord for
the splicer as defined in this manual. Failure to do so can cause these items or the
fusion splicer to damage, resulting in fire or electric shock.
22. Only use a voltage within the indicated power voltage. Failure to do so can cause fire
or electric shock.
23. Check for condensation before operation. If this product gets wet with dew or the
like, leave it in a room temperature for about one day before turning it on. If water or
other liquid, a metallic object or other foreign substance gets inside the splicer,
immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Contact our qualified
service personnel.
24. In a high location, take safety measures to prevent fall of operators. Dropping the
splicer could result in personal injury. Fix the splicer to a worktable or a tripod with the
screw on the bottom of the splicer.
25. If an abnormal condition such as unusual noise, smoke or unusual odor occurs,
immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Next, contact our
qualified service personnel.
26. Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack
before replacing the electrodes.
27. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). And use the splicer with electrodes
installed in it. Failure to do so can cause the splicer to damage, resulting in fire,
electric shock or malfunction.
28. If the heat shrink oven keeps running for a prolonged time, the surrounding parts
may become hot. Pay attention to the heat particularly in a high temperature
environment and use protective gloves as needed.
29. The supplied alcohol dispenser is not an airtight container. Pour alcohol into an
airtight container before transportation, so it does not spill out.

<Handling of power cord and plug >

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug/unplug the power cord or remove the
battery pack with wet hands.
2. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. Failure to do so can
cause damage to the power cord, resulting in fire, electric shock or malfunction.
3. Before charging the battery pack, make sure that the pins of the battery charge cord
are not bent or broken. Using the battery charge cord with a bent or broken pin can
cause internal short circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock.
<Handling of battery pack>
1. Do not burn the battery pack or throw it into a fire. Doing so can cause heat
generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not place the battery pack in microwave ovens and high-pressure containers.
3. Do not let water or sea water wet or soak the battery pack. Safety and protective
devices to prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged,
excessive current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat
generation, bursting and fire.
4. Do not throw or impact the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to prevent
danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive current
flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting
and fire.
5. Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike the battery pack with a hammer, or
step on the battery pack. Doing so can cause internal short circuit, heat generation,
bursting and fire.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. Safety and protective devices to
prevent danger are built in the battery pack. If these devices are damaged, excessive
current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery
pack, heat generation, bursting and fire.
7. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the
battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can
cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
8. Do not solder any lead wires directly to the battery pack. Do not directly connect the
positive and negative terminals with a conductive material such as a wire. Do not
carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or other
Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive current
flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery, heat generation, bursting and
fire.
9. Only use a specified battery charger. Failure to do so can cause the battery to be
overcharged or excessive current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in
battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
10. Use the battery pack only for the application for which it was designed. Failure to do
so will result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Also excessive
current flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery
pack heat generation, bursting and fire.
 [Caution]
<Transportation and storage>

1. This product is a precision instrument. When transporting the splicer, use its specified
carrying case to protect the splicer from excessive shock or impact.
2. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this
manual. Failure to do so can cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in
fire or electric shock.
3. Do not store any items other than the product, package contents and optional
accessories in the carrying case. Overloading the case can cause damage to the
body of the carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.
4. Do not throw or fall the carrying case. Doing so can cause damage to the body of the
carrying case, case handle, strap and latch.
5. Do not use a carrying case where there is a visible sign of damage and screw
looseness.
6. Do not store the hand strap in the windshield. It causes damage to the machine.
7. Do not carry the machine grabbing the hood or the monitor.
8. Do not brandish the machine with the hand strap, and brandish neither AC adapter
nor the power cord. There are fear of machine damage and the injury.
9. Do not use the machine with the lid of the battery Pack slot opened.
10. When shipping this product, inform the transport company that this product contains
the lithium-Ion battery. Follow the direction of the transport company.
11. Before carrying the case, make sure that there is no visible sign of damage and
screw looseness on the handle and latch. If the case with damage and screw
looseness is carried, it could drop down, causing personal injury or splicer
malfunction.
12. Before picking up the case, ensure that the latch is completely locked. Carrying the
case with the latch unlocked can cause the case to fall open and result in personal
injury or splicer malfunction due to heavy impact.
13. Be careful that your fingers not to be caught in the hinge part and the lid when you
open and shut the case.
14. Confirm the work table of the carrying case is surely fixed to the case when you
carry it.
15. Do not modify the handle, strap or strap attachment points. Only use the carrying
strap supplied by us.
16. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion
splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer
malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
17. If you are not going to use the splicer, remove the battery pack from the splicer.
Failure to do so will shorten a battery life.
18. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any
maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can
cause fire.
19. The monitor, the hood, and the heater clamping, etc. do the opening and shutting
operation. Be careful of your fingers not to be caught.
<Battery handling and charging>
1. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the
battery pack or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections can
cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not carry or store the battery pack together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or
other Metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive
current flow can cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation,
bursting and fire.
3. Do not use a dry cell battery and the batteries differing in capacity, type, and
manufacturer. Doing so can cause heat generation, bursting and fire.
4. The battery's optimum charging temperature range is 0 to 40C. Under high
temperature conditions such as in direct sunlight or near a fire, safety and protective
devices to prevent danger which are built in the battery pack will be activated,
resulting in failure of charging. Or if these devices are damaged, excessive current
flow can cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery pack, heat
generation, bursting and fire. Avoid charging the battery pack at extremely low
temperature (below 0C). Failure to do so may lead to deterioration in performance
and battery leakage.
5. Always turn off the power to the splicer after use. Failure to do so can cause the
battery to be over discharged and deteriorated in performance.
6. In the event the fluid inside the battery leaks, take extremely care not to expose it to
your eyes and skin. If it does, immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water
enough from the tap and consult a doctor urgently.
7. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery pack before attempting any
maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can
cause fire.
8. Pay attention not to drop the battery pack when installing and removing it. Dropping
the battery pack can cause personal injury.

<Handling of optical fiber >

1. Never look into optical fibers or the end of an optical cable attached to the optical
output when the device is active. The laser radiation can seriously damage your
eyesight.
2. Wear safety glasses at all times for protection from glass fibers.

< Others >

1. Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,
screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.
2. Do not press strongly the touch screen with a sharp object.
3. Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature, such as in strong direct
sunlight, and in cars during hot weather. This can cause deterioration of the battery.
4. Even if you are not going to use the battery pack for a prolonged period, charge it
once a year.
5. Do not press the liquid crystal display with force or the display may fail.
6. Take care to keep spliced fiber straight. Do not flex it back and forth. Doing so can
cause the spliced fiber to be broken, resulting in loss of the long term reliability of the
fiber.
7. Do not use a canned air for cleaning. Chemical reaction may deteriorate the lens,
resulting in a loss of splicing capability.
 8. Check the voltage of AC power before use. The AC adapter should be grounded to
earth. If voltage or frequency beyond the range stated flows in the AC adapter, a
safety and protective device to prevent danger is activated and the AC adapter will
stop. In that case, a new AC adapter should be purchased. Please contact our
qualified service personnel.
9. Charge the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may
lead to deterioration in performance.
*Battery packs required temperature range: 0C ~ +40C
10. Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it.
11. The battery pack is consumables. Repeated charging and discharging decreases
battery life.
12. Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may
lead to deterioration in performance.
*Battery pack storage temperature range: -20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1
months) -20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months) -20C ~ +20C (if stored for
less than 1 year)
13. Charge the battery pack fully before storing it for a prolonged period.
14. Even if you are not going to use the battery pack for a prolonged period, charge it
once a year.
15. If you are getting fewer than splice cycles per fully charged battery, consider
replacing the battery pack by a new one.
16. When disposing of the battery pack, contact our qualified service personnel or follow
the local regulations.
17. Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine
defect.
18. We recommend your splicer to be annually over-hauled to keep it in good condition.
19. Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.
20. Turn off the splicer before maintenance work. Failure to do so can cause electric
shock.
21. Be sure to remove moisture, alcohol or dust on the heater element with a dry cotton
swab.
22. Only use Sumitomo genuine electrodes (ER-10). Failure to do so can cause the
splicer to malfunction.
23. Do not clean the electrode. Doing so can cause unstable arcing performance.
24. Storing and transporting the splicer with the battery pack installed can cause the
battery pack to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire. Remove the battery
pack from the splicer before storage.
25. Transporting the splicer with fiber holders loaded can cause the V-grooves or clamps
to be damaged, resulting in the failure of splice. Remove the fiber holders from the
splicer before storage.
26. Ensure that the strap should be completely secured.
27. Whenever you use the strap rings, be sure to hold the splicer with your hand. Failure
to do so can cause the splicer to turn over and accessories such as fiber holder will
drop.
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
The TYPE-71C+ optical fusion splicer is RoHS-compliant.

WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC)

The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is
applicable in the European Union member states. The crossed out
wheelie bin symbol found on our products indicates that it should not be
disposed of together with household waste.
To prevent possible harm to human health and the environment, waste
electrical equipment must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process.
For further information on how to dispose of the product correctly, please
contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste
disposal in your area.

IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION

WARNING:
This product is sold for the use in a limited sales area and the sale, resale, transfer,
lease or otherwise of this product to the other regions is prohibited, except written
consent of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.
YOU NEED TO AGREE ABOUT A SOFTWARE LICENCE AND REGION LIMITATION
BEFORE USE.

Reference of Sales Area and Sumitomo Sales & Service Representatives:

Sales Area Sumitomo Sales and Service Representatives
North & South America SEL . Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.
Europe, Middle east, Africa SEEL SEEL : Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd.
(EMEA)
UK
China SEA Sumitomo Electric Asia, Ltd.
SEAC Sumiden Asia(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Thai, Vietnam SET Sumitomo Electric(Thailand) Limited
Indonesia, Singapore SEPS Sumitomo Electric Interconnect
Products (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
India, South Asia SETI SEI Trading India Pvt. Ltd.
Philippines SEPI SEI (philipines) Incorporated
Japan SEI Sumitomo Electric Indutries,Ltd.

Other sales area and authorized sales and service agencies may be provided
according to the country, area and trading conditions. Refer to the information
which appears on the splicer screen.
IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE

This product and/or the use of this product are/is covered by one or more of the
following Patents of Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTD.:

Australia Patent No(s).: 2002222577; 2006235914

Design No(s).: 314929; 329420
Canada Patent No(s).: 2183840; 2431138
Design No(s).: 120205; 133128
China P. Rep. Patent No(s).: 1820115.6; 98109577.1; 200780001246.9
Design No(s).: 200730144402.X; 200930286514.8
Europe Design No(s).: 000712583-0001; 001183206-0001
France Patent No(s).: 1355177; 1892547
Germany Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547
Italy Patent No(s).: 1355177; 1892547
Sweden Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547
United Kingdom Patent No(s).: 0880039; 1355177; 1892547; 2420633
Hong Kong S.A.R. Patent No(s).: 1106961
India Patent No(s).: 232249
Design No(s).: 209372; 225957
Japan Patent No(s).: 3065271; 3111649; 3119822; 3952822;
4032960; 4161984; 4196972; 4305468;
4367597; 4457873; 4613796
Design No(s).: 1311936; 1382022
Malaysia Design No(s).: MY07-00454-0101; MY09-01316-0101
Singapore Design No(s).: D2007/402/A; D2009/1085/Z
South Korea Patent No(s).: 646124; 859070; 878095
Design No(s).: 30-0472617; 30-0594853
Taiwan Patent No(s).: 1233507
Design No(s).: D122221; D140150
United States Patent No(s).: 5,777,867; 6,206,583; 6,966,708; 7,140,786;
7,412,146; 7,546,020
Design No(s).: D578,072; D628,462S
IMPORTANT : TYPE-71C+ SOFTWARE USER LICENSE
Copyright 2014 SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved.

ATTENTION : The software installed in the TYPE-71C+ SPLICER (this software) is the property of
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. The usage of this software is granted by a license.
CAREFULLY READ AND THIS LICENSE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
The copyright and all other rights to this software, its documentation and the writings concerning this
software (the writings), which contain CD-ROM, operation manual, guiding document, data tables,
command lists, writing information (photos, images, drawing, text) on appended other printed
materials, shall remain with SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. By commencing the use of
this software, you acknowledge that you have read the following license and indicate that you agree to
its terms. In case of disagreement, contact SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. or our product
supplier.

LICENSE AGREEMENT
This license is the entire agreement between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and you.
1. LICENSE
The following restricted rights are granted. YOU MAY :
a) use on a splicer in which this software is installed.
b) create or distribute a construction manual based on the writings on condition that you clarify
their source.
c) create an execution report of construction based on displayed information, and the writings.
d) create a document (manual or execution report) concerning the maintenance of the splicer in
which this software is installed or control its splice-quality upon displayed information and the
writings.
e) make one copy of the writings for archival or backup purpose.
2. RESTRICTIONS
The following act is forbidden on this license, except our prior written consent. YOU MAY NOT :
1) sell, distribute, rent, lease, transfer, or disclose the whole or part of the writings to the public or
unidentified parties and transfer, disclose or display the electrical format of the writings through
online media.
2) make copy of the writings except as permitted in this license.
3) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble this software and analyze, modify or merge the
program.
3. CONTRACTING PARTIES
If you rent, lease, transfer, or resell the splicer, in which this software is installed, to a corporation or
other entity, then this agreement is formed by and between SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES,
LTD. and such entity. You shall be liable for such entity to agree to the same all conditions of this
license.
4. TERM AND TERMINATION
This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated. You may terminate the agreement at
anytime by stopping the use of the splicer in which this software is installed. If you fail to comply
with any of the provision of this license, your license will be automatically terminated. Upon
termination, you shall transfer the writings to the owner of splicer (In the case that you transfer the
splicer to other corporation or entity) or return them to us, otherwise erase or destroy them by
appropriate means. You shall forever hold in confidence all trade secrets brought by this license.
Further you agree not to disclose to any third party.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. and our supplier shall not be liable for consequential,
incidental or accidental damages in connection with this software or this agreement and whether
this software shall meet your special requirements, special efforts or special method beyond the
range described in the operation manual concerning this software.
6. GENERAL
If any provision of this agreement is declared by the court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the agreement and the other
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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 Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: REGION LIMITATION
IMPORTANT: PATENT NOTICE
IMPORTANT: TYPE-71C+ SOFTWARE USER LICENSE

1. General 1-1
Product overview 1-1
Optical fiber requirement 1-1
Features overview 1-1
Standard package 1-2
Optional accessories 1-3
Consumables 1-4
Structure 1-5
Fusion splicer 1-5
Keypad 1-6
V-grooves, electrodes, other components 1-7
Heat shrink oven 1-8
Input/output panel 1-8
Caution label 1-9
2. Splice / Protection 2-1
Preparing power supply 2-2
AC operation 2-2
Battery operation 2-3
Battery level check 2-4
Battery charging 2-5
DC operation (car battery) 2-6
Precautions for battery pack 2-6
Operating procedures 2-7
Turning on the TYPE-71C+ 2-7
Initial screen 2-8
Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber 2-9
Cleaving the fiber 2-10
Inserting fibers into the splicer 2-12
Arc test 2-13
Arc test procedure 2-13
Fiber preparation 2-15
Starting the automatic splice 2-16
Splice protection 2-20
Drop cable splicing 2-22
Applicable cable 2-22
Required items 2-22
Preparation 2-22
Removing cable sheath 2-23
Fiber preparation procedures 1 (AP-FC6SA is available) 2-24
Fiber preparation procedures 2 (AP-FC6SA is not available) 2-26
Inserting the fiber into the splicer 2-27
Splice protection 2-28
3. Daily cleaning and checking up 3-1
Cleaning 3-1
Names of components 3-1
Cleaning V-grooves 3-2
Cleaning LEDs 3-2
Cleaning bare fiber pads 3-3
Cleaning lens protection glass 3-3
Cleaning heat shrink oven 3-4
Replacing electrodes 3-5
Electrode replacement procedures 3-6
Packing and storage instructions 3-8
4. Functions 4-1
Splice and heater program settings 4-1
Function settings 4-11
Maintenance settings 4-14
Splice data storage function 4-15
USB connection function 4-16
Software download via internet 4-16
Login function 4-16
Help function 4-17
Wireless LAN connectivity and SumiCloud 4-18
SumiCloud function 4-18
5. Other convenient functions 5-1
Back monitor type 5-1
Universal clamp 5-2
Dual heat shrink oven 5-3
Fiber holder operation 5-4
Detachable/attachable bare fiber pads 5-5
Heater clamp operation 5-6
Auto start 5-7
Tripod fixing screws 5-7
Hand strap 5-8
6. Troubleshooting 6-1
Arc problems 6-1
Fiber breaking 6-1
Splicer does not power up 6-1
Warranty and repair service 6-2
Error message list 6-3
TYPE-71C+ Specifications 6-4

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to change the specification or design
without notice and may therefore not coincide with the contents of this manual. E&OE
1. General
Thank you very much for purchasing the TYPE-71C+ Fusion Splicer (hereinafter called
the TYPE-71C+).

The TYPE-71C+ automatically pre-inspects and aligns a pair of optical single fibers
with equipped microscopes, and then fuses them together with heat from an electric
arc to form a low-loss splice. A protection sleeve is applied over the bare glass and
cured in the built-in heat shrink oven.
Before using the TYPE-71C+, read all instructions completely.

Read this manual carefully in its entirety to fully understand

machine capabilities. Save this manual in a location in which you
Caution
can easily get to see.

Product overview
Optical fiber requirement
The TYPE-71C+ can splice the following optical fiber types.

Material Silica glass

Profile types SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651),
DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655, G.656),
BIF (ITU-T G.657), EDF
Fiber diameter 80 - 150m *1
Fiber coating diameter 100 - 1,000m
Fiber count Single fiber
Cleave length *2 5 - 16mm *3
*1 Fiber diameter except 125m are only applied in room temperature and 0m altitude.
*2 The applicable fiber protection sleeves vary depending on the cleave length.
*3 Over 250m coating diameter with the length less than 8mm require fiber holder operation.

Features overview
The TYPE-71C+ key features are:
Wireless LAN connectivity and SumiCloudTM (For more information,
refer to page 4-18.)
Using the dedicated wireless LAN SD card, you can connected the splicer to an
Android smartphone via Wi-Fi and enjoy the SumiCloud various services useful;
Splice Data Management, Report Builder, Help video, Software update, etc.
Touch screen monitor (For more information, refer to page 2-8.)
4.1 inch LCD monitor with touch screen operation enables to confirm fiber images
easily. The splicer can be operated by touching the icons on the screen. The
working efficiency has improved dramatically.

1-1
 Dual heat shrink oven (For more information, refer to page 2-20, 5-3.)
2 heat shrink ovens are equipped with the fusion splicer. The ovens run individually and
splicing operation can be improved more effectively.
Auto start (For more information, refer to page 5-7.)
In addition to the function that automatically starts the splicing process when the hood
is closed, the function that automatically starts the heating cycle when fiber is placed
into the heat shrink oven is provided.
Fully automatic splice mode (Auto mode)
(1) Auto fiber profiling check and Detection System (For more information, refer to page
4-3.)
Using Auto fiber Profiling check and Detection System (APDS), the TYPE-71C+
recognizes fiber core profile and automatically chooses a correct splice program, and
proceeds to splicing.
(2) Automatic arc calibration (For more information, refer to page 2-13.)
TYPE-71C+ analyzes the arc and has the function to calibrate the arc condition
automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usually in the Auto
mode.

Standard package
Here is an example of TYPE-71C+ standard package.
Package contents (example)
No. Description Part number Quantity
1 Fusion splicer TYPE-71C+ TYPE-71C+ 1 pc
2 AC adapter ADC-1430S 1 pc
3 Power cord PC-AC<X> 1 pc
4 Battery pack BU-11 1 pc
5 Cooling tray - 1 pc
6 Spare electrodes ER-10 1 pair (2 pcs)
7 Operation manual (CD-ROM) OME1324115* 1 pc
8 Quick reference guide OME1324121* 1 pc
9 Carrying case (with strap) CC-71+ 1 pc
*The latest version is provided.
The above package is an example. The package contents vary depending on the customers requests.

*Sold separately

TYPE-71C+ Fiber cleaver

(Optional*)
Strap for
carrying case Battery pack
Cooling tray
Spare electrodes
Power cord
AC adapter Jacket remover
(Optional*)
Operation manual
Quick reference guide Fiber holders
(Optional*)
Carrying case

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Optional accessories
The following optional accessories are provided for the TYPE-71C+. For further details,
please contact our sales personnel.

Part name Part No. Description Quantity

<Optional accessories for main unit>
Battery pack BU-11 Li-ion battery for TYPE-71C+ 1 pc
Plugged into a cars cigarette light jack to
Car battery cable PCV-11 1 pc
supply power to splicer
AC adapter ADC-1430S AC adapter for TYPE-71C+ 1 pc
Battery charger BC-11 Use only for the battery pack BU-11 1 pc
Wireless LAN SD card WLSD-0208 Dedicated Wireless LAN SD card for the
1 pc
TYPE-71C+
FHS-025 For 0.25mm coated fiber 1 pair
FHS-09 For 0.9mm coated fiber 1 pair
Fiber holders
FHS-05 For 0.5mm coated fiber 1 pair
FHD-1 For drop and indoorcable 1 pair
Dispenser HR-3 Dispenser for alcohol 1 pc
<Tools>
FC-7R-S Applicable coating diameter: 250 - 900m 1 pc
FC-6S(-C) Applicable fiber diameter: 125m 1 pc
Replacement blade for FC-7R:
Fiber cleaver FC-6RS(-C) 1 pc
FCP-20BL(7R)
FC-6S-5C Replacement blade for FC-7 and FC-6: 1 pc
FCP-20BL
Applicable coating diameter: 250m,
Jacket remover JR-M03 900m 1 pc
Applicable fiber diameter: 125m

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Consumables
Fiber protection sleeves, electrodes and battery pack are consumables. Please place an
order if you need any.

Part name Part No. Description Quantity

For single fiber 0.25mm~0.9mm
FPS-1 50 pcs/pack
Fiber protection Length 60mm, Cleave length 16mm
sleeves For single fiber 0.25mm~0.9mm
FPS-40 50 pcs/pack
Length 40mm, Cleave length 10mm

Fiber protection sleeve For drop cable, small-sized indoor cable

FPS-D60 25 pcs/pack
for cable sheath Length 60mm, Cleave length 10mm

These parts degrade with time and

Electrodes ER-10 1 pair
usage and cannot be recycled. New
parts as a replacement should be
Battery pack BU-11 1 pc
purchased.

Regarding standard equipment, consumables, or optional accessories, please order

the new item you need with the item description and part number to our sales
personnel.

For repair, please read Warranty and repair service at page 6-2 and contact our
maintenance service center.

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 Structure
Fusion splicer
5

1 Main body 5 Heat shrink oven

TYPE-71C+ fusion splicer
2 Keypad
Keys are used to turn on/off the power,
perform a splice and heat shrink
protection, and setup functions.
3 Touch screen monitor
Displays fiber image, splice data and
menu. Touch screen operation enables
to start splicing, heating and feature
setting.
Used to heat and shrink fiber
protection sleeves. 2 heat shrink
ovens (front and rear) are equipped.
6 Battery pack slot
Battery is installed in this slot with
protection lid.
7 Input/output panel
DC output terminal for hot jacket
remover and USB port

4 Hood
Provides protection from the
environment.
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 Keypad

HEAT key 1 / LED Power key / LED

Starts/cancels the heating cycle of
the front heat shrink oven.
HEAT key 2 / LED
Starts/cancels the heating cycle of
the rear heat shrink oven.
The LED illuminates during the
heat cycle.
It blinks during pre-heating
processes.
Used to turn on and off the splicer.
LED illuminates while the splicer is
on.
RESET key
Used to cancel a splicing
operation. Initialization
SET key
Starts a splicing operation.

The keys above are mounted on the upper surface of the splicer. The features of SET,
RESET and HEAT keys are also operated by the touch screen on the monitor.

Select switch (on the Input/output panel)

Use this switch when the touch screen on the monitor breaks down.
* Once select switch is used as the following, splice program is fixed to "auto mode"
as long as the touch screen is out of order. We recommend contacting our service
center soon when the touch screen function does not work.
[Procedure]
1) If you found the touch screen function does not work, please turn the power OFF once.
2) Turn the power ON with "select switch" being pushed.
3) Heater program setting screen will be indicated (refer to page 4-2). You can select
heater program with HEAT keys (up/down), and determine with SET key. Splice program
is set as auto mode automatically.

Do not press the keys on the keypad with a sharp object ( e.g. a ballpoint pen,
Caution screwdriver, or nail ) Doing so will damage the keypad.

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V-grooves, electrodes, other components

1 V-grooves
Keep bare fibers aligned.

2 Fiber coating clamp

Holds fiber coating.

3 Electrodes
Arc is generated between the
electrodes.
4 Electrode cover plate
Holds the electrode seated into
the retaining groove.

5 V-groove illumination
Illuminates the V-groove. Lit
when the hood is opened.

Lens protection glass

6 Protects the lens surface.

7 Microscope objective lens

Fiber is observed with the lens.

8 LED for fiber observation

Illuminates the fiber and make an
image on the microscope.

9 Bare fiber pads

Hold fibers seated into the
V-grooves. Normally they are
attached to the hood.

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Heat shrink oven

2 3 1

1 Heating plate 3 Heat shrink oven lid

Heats fiber protection sleeve.

2 Heat shrink oven clamps

Hold fibers straight.

Input/output panel
3

4
1

2 5

1 Select switch 3 USB port

Refer to page 1-6.
2 DC output terminal
Used to supply DC power to a hot
jacket remover.
Used to download stored splice
loss data when connected to a
PC.
4 SD card slot
for splice data output.
5 DC input terminal
input power via AC adapter.

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Caution label

1 2

3 4

High voltage High temperature heater

1 When the arc is discharged, a
high voltage is generated in the
electrode. Please pull out the
power cord, and detach the
battery pack when you touch the
electrode.
Installing electrode
2 Please confirm whether the
electrode is installed without fail
before splicing.
3 Heaters may reach 200.
Please take care when you use
4 heaters.
Prohibition of using spray
5 Do not use any gas spray such
as gas duster or canned air.

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2. Splice / Protection
[Preparation for splicing]
Before splicing, collect all of the necessary equipment.

TYPE-71C+ Pure (more than 99%) alcohol

Optical fiber being spliced Lint-free gauze wipes
Jacket remover Fiber protection sleeves*
Fiber cleaver *Note that the applicable fiber protection sleeves
vary depending on the cleave length.

[Operating procedures]
The following is a summary of the steps required to make a splice with the fusion
splicer. For further information on each step, please see the page described below.

Turning on the TYPE-71C+---Page 2-7

Initial screen---Page 2-8

Starting the automatic splice
---Page 2-16

Splice and heater programs

setting---Page 4-1
Splice protection---Page 2-20

Stripping the fiber coating/Cleaning

the bare fiber---Page 2-9
Daily cleaning and checking up
---Page 3-1
Cleaving the fiber---Page 2-10

Packing and storage instructions

Inserting fibers into the splicer ---Page 3-8
--Page 2-12

Arc test---Page 2-13

Fiber preparation---Page 2-15

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 Preparing power supply
The power for TYPE-71C+ is supplied by AC adapter or battery.

AC operation
Please connect AC adapter (ADC-1430S) with TYPE-71C+ when you
operate with the AC adapter.

Plugging
Insert the power cord into the AC adapter
completely. POWER LED lights up green
when the power is supplied.

Connect the output cord of AC

adapter with DC input terminal of
TYPE-71C+.

1. Please confirm the voltage of the AC power supply before using.

Moreover, please earth the AC adapter by using the power cord with
the earthing terminal.
2. The security function might work for safety when the voltage and the
frequency outside the specification range are input to the AC
adapter and the AC adapter stop operating.
CAUTION In this case, it is necessary to exchange AC adapter for a fee.
Please contact our maintenance service center.
3. Please arrange the AC adapter to pull out the power cord
immediately in the emergency. (Do not arrange the AC adapter out
of reach.)

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Battery operation
Please install battery pack (BU-11) in the battery pack slot of TYPE-71C+.
Turn off the splicer and disconnect the AC adapter before installing and removing the
battery pack.

*Please confirm the charge before the battery pack is installed.

(Please refer to the page 2-4 battery level check)

Battery pack installation Battery pack removal

Please insert the battery pack up to
foundation of battery pack slot surely
and vertically.
Open the lid of the battery pack
slot, then hang the finger on the
projection of the battery pack, and
draw out the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow.

Projection

How to open and close the lid of
battery pack slot
<Open> Release the lock by moving
the lock in the direction of the arrow,
then open the lid.
<Close> Insert tabs of the lid into the
battery pack slot, close the lid and
move the lock in the direction of the
arrow.

1
2
1

2 Lock

Tabs

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Battery level check

Press the battery check button. The LED will light up for a few seconds to indicate
the battery status in one of five levels.

Battery check button

1~20%
21~40%
41~60%
61~80%

Over 80%
Battery status
indication

No light: 0%

Indicator Meaning The battery level is also displayed

as a battery level indicator on the
Battery remains enough.
Over 80% monitor.

61 to 80% Splice and heat cycles possible

with remaining battery level is
indicated when you touch the
41 to 60% indicator.
TOUCH
65
21 to 40%
*The frequency is estimated by
the battery level. It changes
Battery remains little. according to the operational
1 to 20% environment and condition.
(No guaranteed value)

No battery. Please charge *Be sure to charge the battery

the battery immediately.
Charging. Icon changes
depending on the battery
level.
before use when the battery
level is low.
*There is no battery indicator
when AC adapter is in use.

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 Battery charging
1. Insert the battery pack into the TYPE-71C+.
2. Connect the AC adapter with the TYPE-71C+.
3. LED (green) on the side of the DC input terminal blinks, and the charge
begins.
4. It takes 2 - 3 hour to finish charging though it changes according to the
residual quantity of the battery. LED (green) lights when the charge
ends.

Connect the
AC adapter.

Insert the battery pack.

LED (green)

The battery pack can be charged while the splicer is in using. However, it
takes a longer compared with the time when the splicer is powered off.
(It takes about 14 hours.)

Please charge the battery in the following temperature span. The battery
CAUTION
pack might be deteriorated (decrease in capacity) at the temperature
that exceeds this range.

*Temperature range for charging: 0C~+40C

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DC operation (car battery)
The car battery cable PCV-11 (option) is required to operate the splicer on DC power
(car battery). Contact a sales representative.

Precautions for battery pack

Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge the battery pack.
(The battery is not fully charged before shipping.)
The battery pack is a consumable. Repeated charging and discharging decreases
battery life.
Store the battery pack within the following temperature range. Failure to do so may
lead to deterioration in performance.
*Battery pack storage temperature range:
-20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1 month)
-20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months)
-20C ~ +20C (if stored for less than 1 year)

Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature, such as in strong direct
sunlight, in cars during hot weather. This may cause leakage of battery fluid.
If you are not going to use the battery pack for a long period, charge the battery pack
once every 6 months.
If you are not going to use the splicer, remove the battery pack from the splicer.

When should the battery be replaced?

When the splice frequency decreased extremely with fully charged battery, please
purchase a new battery pack.
When disposing of the battery pack, contact our maintenance service center or follow
the local regulations.

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 Operating procedures

Turning on the TYPE-71C+

1: Ensure that the electrodes are fully

inserted in the splicer.

2: Insert the output cord of the AC adapter

into the DC input terminal.

3: Adjust the monitor for optimum viewing

angles.

4: Press the power ( ) key for more

than 1 second to turn on the power.

Output cord of the AC adapter

The monitor viewing angle can be adjusted.

If you press the power key right after connecting the power cord to the power supply
module, it may take a few seconds until the splicer is powered on.

Special note on monitors

Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of
liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.

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Initial screen

TYPE-71C+
Version 1.xx
INITIALIZING
S/N : XXXXXXX

Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved.

Startup screen Initialize screen

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y Each motor of the splicer is initialized

after turning on the power supply, and
Ready the ready screen is displayed after a
few seconds.
DISP TYPE-71C+ has the touch screen
function that enables to operate by
Start the icons on the screen.
Initialization is complete.
Ready screen

The function of each icon in the ready screen is as follows.

MENU : Display the main menu screen where various functions are selected.

SM G652 Std. :Showing splice program that is selected. You can go to splice
program selection screen by touching it. Please refer to page 4-1
for the setting method of the splice program.

60mm 0.25 :Showing heater program that is selected. You can go to heater
program selection screen by touching it. Please refer to page 4-2
for the setting method of the heater program.

X/Y : Select microscope

: Indicator of power input (AC or battery)

:Arc test DISP :Display/Non-display icons

Start :Start splice :Start and cancel heating cycle

:Wireless LAN connection

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Stripping the fiber coating / Cleaning the bare fiber
1: Clean the fiber coating thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains.
2: Strip the fiber coating. (An example shows use of Sumitomo JR-M03 tool, strip length shown
apply to any stripping tool. If you use another jacket remover, please refer to its operation
manual.)
Use the correct groove of the remover suitable for the fiber coating diameter.
See figure <1>.

<1> Check the fiber coating diameter.

3: Strip approx. 30~40mm of the (1) (2) (3)

fiber coating with the JR-M03 (ex). (1) Fiber coating diameter 1.6-3mm
(If you use another remover, please refer (2) Fiber coating diameter 600-900m
to its operation manual.) (3) Fiber coating diameter 250m

*If the stripping length is too long, the fiber The JR-M03 strips approx. 25mm
cleaver may not store the off-cut in the
off-cut collector.
of fiber coating at a time. To strip
30~40mm of the fiber coating,
Bare fiber repeat the operation.

Stripping length= Approx. 30~40mm

4: Repeat the stripping process for the other fiber.

5: Clean the bare fiber from the end of the fiber coating with a lint-free gauze pad
moistened with pure alcohol. Pull the bare fiber through the gauze pad. Rotate the
fiber by 90 degrees to remove any coating residue. Do not reuse the gauze pad that
was used.

Keep the fiber squeaky clean.

Fiber protection sleeve

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Cleaving the fiber
Cleave the fiber. (An example shows use of Sumitomo FC-6S cleaver, cleave length shown apply
to any cleaving tool. If you use other models of cleavers, please refer to the operation manual.)
Applicable cleave length: 5mm-20mm (0.25mm), 10-20mm (0.9mm)
*A maximum cleave length for the TYPE-71C+ is16mm.

Top clamp lever

1:

Open the top clamp lever and the lid of the single
fiber adapter. The blade carriage should be in the
forward position.

Blade carriage
Lid of single fiber adapter

2:

Lower the fiber straight into the

correct V-groove with the end of
the fiber coating (e.g. if the
cleave length is 16mm) at the
16mm mark on the ruler.

3:

Close the lid of the single fiber adapter.

4:

Cleave the fiber

Lower the top clamp lever. Slide the blade carriage to the rear of the cleaver as
indicated by the arrow.

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5: Open the top clamp lever.
Then open the lid of the single fiber adapter and lift the newly cleaved fiber. Lift
the off-cut and dispose it properly.

Bare fiber

Cleave
Fiber coating
length

6: Insert the fiber into the splicer.

1. Do not re-clean the fiber after cleaving.

2. To avoid damaging or contaminating the delicate fiber ends, insert
Caution
each fiber immediately after preparation.
3. Glass-fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

By using fiber cleaver (FC-6S-5C), cleaving length of 5-20mm is

available (0.25mm & 0.9mm). Please confirm the manual of
fiber cleaver (FC-6S-5C) about detail procedure.

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Inserting fibers into the splicer

1: Open the hood.

Electrode

Fiber V-groove

2: Open the fiber coating clamp lid.

3: Set the fiber end between the edge of v-groove and the electrode.

4: Close the fiber coating clamp lid.

Do not touch the fiber end face

against any surface.

5: Repeat step 2 to 4 for the other fiber.

6: Close the hood.

7: Start an arc test or the splicing process.

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 Arc test

The fusion splicing is a method of melting and connecting the point of the
optical fiber by heat of electrical discharge. Because optimum arc conditions
are different depending on environment (atmospheric pressure and
temperature) and the electrode condition (wear-out and adhesion of the
glass) and the optical fiber (manufacturer and SMF/MMF, etc.), appropriate
arc condition is necessary to make a low splice loss. Please perform the arc
test before splicing in the typical splice program such as SMF Standard.
In the Auto mode, TYPE-71C+ analyzes the arc and has the function to
calibrate the arc condition automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is
not needed usually in the Auto mode.

As an exception, perform an arc test in the following situations to

calibrate the arc power and position.
Poor splice performance
(high or inconsistent splice losses, poor splice strength)
After electrode replacement
Extreme changes in temperatures, humidity or air pressure

Arc test procedure

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 1Set each fiber that has been prepared. (The
MENU
coating is removed and fiber is cleaved.)
X/Y
2 Confirm whether the splice program and
heater program is correct on the ready
Ready screen.

DISP
About setting and changing the programs,
please refer to the page 4-1 and 4-2 Splice
Start and heater programs setting.

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 SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25
MENU 3Touch the Arc test ( )

X/Y 4Arc test ready screen will be displayed.

Arc test ready

DISP

Start

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU 5Touch the Start ( Start ) or push ( ).

X/Y 6: An arc test is started. Fibers are not

spliced because it is not moved on the
Arc test ready arc test.

DISP

Start

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 7: If Arc Too Weak, Arc Too Strong or Arc
MENU
Center is displayed, prepare the fiber
X/Y again and repeat the test until Arc OK is
002 displayed.
002 002
Arc Too Weak
The melt back distance of the left and
Tool 0180->0226 right fibers and the arc center position
DISP
DISP
which are measured via image
processing are displayed on the monitor
002
Reset screen. (The arc center position is
displayed only if the position is shifted.)

MENU
SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 8: If Arc OK is displayed, begin the fiber
preparation procedure to perform a splice.
X/Y The splicer automatically initializes when
002
011 011 the hood is opened.
Arc OK
Tool Good arc state. Splice can be done.

DISP
DISP

002
Reset

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 Arc test result

Arc OK Arc Too Weak Arc Too Strong Arc Center

The arc power is automatically adjusted. The arc power levels

of before and after arc tests are displayed on the screen.

If Arc OK is not displayed, re-do the arc test.

Prepare the fiber again.

Start splicing

The adjusted arc power level is stored even if the splicer is turned off.

Fiber preparation
1: Be sure to slip the fiber protection sleeve over one of the fibers to be spliced before
stripping and cleaving the fibers. The fiber protection sleeve cannot be installed after
splicing.

2: Strip the fiber coating and clean the bare fiber.

Refer to page 2-9.

3: Cleave the bare fiber to proper cleave length.

Refer to page 2-10.

4: After setting the prepared fibers on TYPE-71C+, splicing starts by touching Start
( Start ) or pushing ( ). (Please refer to the next page.)

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Starting the automatic splice
1/3

MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

See the next page if you skip
X/Y the checking of splice data
and go on to the next step.

Ready
Checking splice data
DISP
After a splice, touch the DATA ( DATA ).
Start
MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

Touch the Start.

X/Y
MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25
DATA

Y Tool

Add DISP

Estimated Loss 0.01dB

Reset GO
Tap Go icon

Confirm splice data.

Reset Prefusion check
Splice Data
Inspection of fiber end face & dust. 2014/01/06 10:08:28

Name SM G652 Std.

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25
MENU No Error
Estimated Loss 0.010 dB

X/Y
Cleave Angle L: 1.9 R: 0.6 deg
Fiber Offset 0.2 -> 0.1 um
1/6
Core Offset 0.1 um
Core Angle 0.2 -> 0.1 deg
Arc Count 0001 Concentricity L: 0.2 R: 0.1 um
Memo

Add the memo by touching MEMO

Reset ( ).
Arc is generated.
Standard SM

MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

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X/Y < > ? : { } +

DATA Q W E R T Y U I O P
A S D F G H J K L
Tool
Z X C V B N M
DISP
Add Shift BS
Estimated Loss 0.01dB Default Cancel OK
Reset GO
Tap Go icon
Estimated loss is displayed.

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 2/3
See the next page if you skip the checking of splice image
and go on to the next step.

Checking splice image

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25
MENU MENU

X/Y X/Y
DATA DATA

Tool Tool

DISP
Add Add DISP

Estimated Loss 0.01dB

Reset GO Reset GO
Tap Go icon
Touch the Tool ( Tool ) after splice Icons of checking tools are
process completed. displayed.

Checking Tools
: By touching an arbitrary place of the image, the part is expanding
displayed.

: Save the image to SD card or internal memory.

: Change the brightness of the image.

: Change the focus of the image.

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 Proof test 3/3

(if automatic proof test is selected) (if manual proof test is selected)

MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y X/Y
DATA DATA

Tool Tool

DISP DISP
Add Add
Estimated Loss 0.01dB Estimated Loss 0.01dB
Reset GO Reset GO
Tap Go icon Tap
Tap Go
Go icon
icon

Open the hood. Touch GO.

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU MENU

X/Y X/Y

Reset Reset
Proof Test Proof Test
The proof test is automatically started. The proof test is started.
(The test cannot be canceled once (The test cannot be canceled once started.)
started.)

MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y X

Ready

DISP

Start Remove Fiber

Remove the spliced fiber when the Open the hood and remove the spliced
screen above is displayed. fiber when the screen above is displayed.

Take care to keep the spliced fiber straight. Do not flex it back and forth.
Doing so will cause the spliced fiber to be broken, resulting in loss of the
long term reliability of the fiber.

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 Evaluating splice quality
If the spliced fiber is as follows or estimated losses are high, re-do the entire splice.

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y
DATA

DISP
Kink or offset Tool
White line

(Re-arcNG
(Re-do splicing.) Estimated Loss 0.30dB
Reset GO Re-do splicing)
Tap Go icon

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y
DATA

Bulging Tool DISP

Neck-down

(Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing)

Estimated Loss 0.30dB
Reset GO
Tap Go icon

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y
DATA

Bubble Tool
DISP
Black line
(Re-do splicing.) (Re-do splicing.)
Estimated Loss 0.30dB
Reset Tap Go icon GO

After MMF or dissimilar fiber splicing, a line sometimes appears at the

splice point. But it does not affect splice quality, such as splice loss,
tensile strength, and etc.

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Splice protection

1: Open the heat shrink oven lid and the heat shrink oven clamps.
Open the hood and the fiber coating clamps to release the spliced fiber.
2: Make sure that the fiber protection sleeve is centered over the spliced portion of
the fiber.
The applicable fiber protection sleeves
vary depending on the cleave length. For
more information, refer to page 1-4.

3: While maintaining a slight tension on

the fiber end, lower the fiber onto the
heat shrink oven and push down.
Do not twist the fiber.
Do not flex the fiber.
4: The 2 heat shrink oven clamps and
60mm protection sleeve the heat shrink oven lid are closed.
When lowering the fiber onto the heat
40mm protection shrink oven, use the markings on the
sleeve
heat shrink oven as a reference.

Marking for the center of

the heat shrink oven
5: Touch heat icon ( ) on the screen
or press heat key ( ).
Rear The heat cycle is started.
Front If Auto start heating is set to ON, the
heating operation is automatically
started when the fiber is placed into
the heat shrink oven.

The heat icon changes as follows.

Rear
Front
Standby
SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25
MENU
(Pre-heating) *Quickheater
program only.
Rear
X/Y
Front Heating starts

Ready
Heating in progress
DISP

Start Cooling

If you would like to cancel the heating process, press the (HEAT) key or touch
heat ( ) again.

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6: The splicer gives a beep sound indicating completion of the heating cycle. Take
out the sleeve from the heat shrink oven after a beep sound is heard.
7: Place the protection sleeve onto the cooling tray.

The protection sleeve can be taken out from the heat shrink oven after a
beep sound is heard. Also finish of heating cycle can be confirmed by the
heat icons change. If the sleeve is taken out from the oven before heat
Caution
cycle completed, the splice loss might increase because the less cooling
cause fiber bending or twisting. Please wait for the finish of heating cycle.

<Cooling tray installation> Cooling tray

Install the cooling tray into the splicer as shown above.

After the heat cycle is complete, the fiber protection sleeve may be hot.
Handle with care.
Caution Never touch the surface of the heating plate during the heating operation.
Doing so may cause personal injury and damage to the heat shrink oven.

Evaluating protection sleeve

NG
1: The shrinking sleeve is not centered over the splice.

2: Bend in bare fiber

3: Incompletely shrunk (trumpet end)

4: Bubbles on bare fiber

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 Drop cable splicing
Applicable cable
Tight buffer type single fiber drop cable.

Required items
Fusion splicer (TYPE-71C+)
Allen key 1.5 (included in fusion splicer kit)
Cross-recessed screwdriver
Nippers
Jacket remover
Fiber cleaver
Fiber holders for drop cable

Preparation
<Fusion splicer>
Using the Allen key, remove the fiber coating clamp from the splicer.

Factory default Fiber coating clamp is removed.

<Fiber cleaver>
If the single fiber adapter AP-FC6M is attached to the cleaver, it must be removed.
If the single fiber adapter AP-FC6SA is attached to the cleaver, it does not need to be
removed and can be used as it is.
Groove for drop cable

Remove the single fiber adapter.

AP-FC6M AP-FC6SA
(Groove for drop cable is not available.) (Groove for drop cable is available.)

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Removing cable sheath
Clean the cable sheath thoroughly to remove cable gel or other stains.

1. Separate the steel wire from the 2. Cut the steel wire to a desired
cable using nippers. length.

3. Insert a protection sleeve over 4. Make a slit along the groove of

the cable. the cable sheath using nippers.

5. Split the cable sheath to expose 6. The cable sheath is removed.

30~40mm of optical fiber. Cut off Repeat step 1 to 5 for the other
the split cable sheath. cable.

Take care not to damage the Cut each half of the cable
optical fiber when cutting the sheath to the same length.
Caution
cable sheath.

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Fiber preparation procedures 1 (AP-FC6SA is available)
This section outlines fiber preparation procedures in using a fiber cleaver with a single
fiber adapter (AP-FC6SA). If your fiber cleaver does not have the single fiber adapter or
a single fiber adapter attached to your cleaver is AP-FC6M, please refer to the
procedures 2.

1. Put a mark at 10~12mm away 2. Remove the fiber coating from

from the cable end. the mark using a jacket remover.

3. Clean the bare fiber from the
end of the fiber coating with a
gauze pad moistened with pure
alcohol. Pull the bare fiber
through the gauze pad and
rotate the fiber to remove any
coating residue.
4. Place the cable in the groove for
drop cable on the cleaver,
aligning the cable end with the
end of the single fiber adapter.
Cleave the fiber referring to the
cleaver instructions.

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5. Load the cable in the fiber 6. Repeat step 1~5 for the other
holder. Make sure that the cable cable.
sheath touches the groove.
Close the bigger lid of the holder
first, and then close the smaller
lid.

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Fiber preparation procedures 2 (AP-FC6SA is not available)
This section outlines fiber preparation procedures in using a fiber cleaver without single
fiber adapter (AP-FC6SA). If AP-FC6SA is available, please refer to the procedures 1.

1. Load the cable with its sheath
removed in the fiber holder.
Make sure that the cable sheath
touches the groove.
Close the bigger lid of the holder
first, and then close the smaller
lid.
2. Remove the fiber coating at
2~4mm away from the edge of
the fiber holder. (Touch the
JR-M03 against the edge to
remove, and you can remove
the coating at 3mm away from
the edge.)

3. Clean the bare fiber from the
end of the fiber coating with a
gauze pad moistened with pure
alcohol. Pull the bare fiber
through the gauze pad and
rotate the fiber to remove any
coating residue.
4. Place the fiber holder in the
cleaver, touching the edge of the
fiber holder against the edge of
the fiber holder receptacle.
Cleave the fiber referring to the
cleaver instructions.

5. Repeat step 1~4 for the other

cable.

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Inserting the fiber into the splicer

1. Open the hood.

2. Place the fiber holder onto the fiber holder stage, fitting the pin of the stage into the
hole of the fiber holder.

Take great care not to

touch the fiber end face
against any surfaces.

3. Make sure that the fiber sits in the V-groove correctly.

4. Close the hood.

5. Start the splicing process.

(Note: Perform an arc test prior to splicing.)

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Splice protection

1. Open the oven lid and oven clamps. Open the hood and all lids of the fiber holders.
Make the left hand oven clamp linked with the oven lid and the right hand oven
clamp independent.
2. Take out the cable and slide the fiber protection sleeve onto the fiber. Make sure
that the protection sleeve is centered over the splice and at least 5mm of the sleeve
overlaps the cable sheath at each end of the splice.
Drop cable Fiber protection sleeve
Drop cable

At least 5mm of the sleeve must overlap the cable sheath at each end of the splice.

3. While maintaining a slight tension on the cable ends, transfer the cable to the heat
shrink oven and close the right hand oven clamp.

Pay attention not to bend and

flex the cable. Failure to do so
Caution
can cause the splice to break.

4. While applying a slight tension to the 5. After the heat shrink process is
cable end, close the left hand oven complete, open the oven lid and
clamp and oven lid. Start the heat oven clamps and take out the
shrink process. cable.

While maintaining a slight tension on the cable ends,

close the oven clamps.

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3. Daily cleaning and checking up
To keep excellent splice quality, regular cleaning and inspection are required.
Especially cleaning should be performed before and after each use. We recommend
your splicer to be checked through our maintenance service once a year.

Turn off the TYPE-71C+ before maintenance work. Failure to do

Warning so may cause electric shock.

Cleaning
Clean each part with a cotton swab. Please bear in mind that daily cleaning can
maintain splicer performance. Clean components before and after use.

Names of components

Electrode cover
plate thumb-screw Electrode for high
& electrode cover voltage side
plate Lens protection
glass
V-groove
Lens protection
glass
Electrode
cover plate
thumb-screw
V-groove & electrode
illumination cover plate

Bare fiber pad

LED

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Cleaning V-grooves
Even tiny bits of dust or dirt in the V-grooves might cause the fiber to be offset. To avoid
offset, carefully clean the V-grooves with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

1: Prepare a cotton swab

moistened with alcohol.

2: Brush the surface of the

V-grooves in the direction
of the arrow.

Cleaning LEDs
When a LED surface dirty, a fiber image is unclear, resulting in imperfect image
processing. If the display is uneven or LED error occurs, clean them with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol.

1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with

alcohol and wipe the surface of LED lightly.

2: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any

excess alcohol.

Do not use a canned air for cleaning.

Chemical reaction may deteriorate the
Prohibition
LED, resulting in a loss of splicing
capability.

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Cleaning bare fiber pads
Dirt on a bare fiber pad will also cause the fiber to be offset. When fiber offset occurs,
clean the bare fiber pad.

Do not apply too much force when cleaning.

1: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with alcohol and wipe the surface of bare fiber pads.
2: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any excess alcohol.

Cleaning lens protection glass

If an unclear fiber image is still displayed or LED error occurs again after cleaning
LEDs, clean the lens protection glass.

1: Remove the electrodes, referring to the 2: Prepare a cotton swab moistened with
Replacing electrodes. alcohol.
(Refer to page 3-6.) 3: Gently wipe the lens protection glass in a
circular motion.
4: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe off any
excess alcohol.
5: Re-fit the electrodes.
6: Perform an arc test.

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 An electrode tip is extremely sharp. Do not use a canned air for cleaning.
Handle with care. Chemical reaction may deteriorate the
Caution
Prohibition
lens protection glass, resulting in a loss
of splicing

Cleaning heat shrink oven

Dirt and dust can accumulate in the heat shrink oven easily. Clean the heating plate
regularly with a dry cotton swab.

Clean the heating plate with a dry cotton swab. Clean the clamps of the heat shrink oven with
a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Remove moisture or alcohol on the heat shrink oven with a dry

Caution cotton swab.

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 Replacing electrodes
Electrodes are worn out or contaminated due to silica glass evaporated during arc, and
the electrode condition changes day by day. To achieve a repetitive and stable arc for
excellent quality splicing, electrodes should be replaced periodically. Continuing to use
the same electrodes may result in high splice losses and poor splice strength.

On the TYPE-71C+, electrodes typically need replacing after approximately 3,000 arc
discharges.
If the number of arc discharge exceeds 2,500, Arc Count on the screen will be
highlighted in yellow for warning, with a message Electrodes need changing soon.
If the number exceeds 3,000 times, a warning message appears every time the splicer
is powered on and until you replace electrodes according to the replacement
procedures described in the next page.

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Electrode replacement procedures
Please exchange the electrode to maintain the performance of TYPE-71C+ at about
3000 discharges. The point of the electrode is very sharp shape. Please take care
enough when handling it.

1: Turn off the splicer and unplug the power 2: Using your fingers, loosen the
cord. thumbscrews.

3: Lift the electrode cover plate as shown in

the left figure.

4: Remove the old electrode.

5: Install a new electrode.

When handling the electrodes, avoid [Back view of electrode and cover plate]
touching the electrode tips with
Caution anything. 6: Tighten the thumbscrew while pressing
the electrode below at each electrode
cover plate.
7: Repeat step 2 to 5 for the other
electrode. Always replace both
electrodes at a time.
8: Plug the power cord into the power
module and turn on the power to
condition the electrodes. After
conditioning the electrodes, the Arc count
is automatically reset.

Always replace with Sumitomo genuine electrodes in pairs at a

time. Failure to do so can keep the splicer from maximizing its
ability.

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 Caution

Please confirm the plastic button of the

electrode is certainly pushed by the
protrusion.

Plastic button
Protrusion

<Correct example> <Wrong example>

Splice performance is not

Caution
steady or the part of splicer is
damaged when installing the
electrode at a wrong position.

An electrode tip is extremely

Caution sharp. Handle with care.

Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or
remove the battery pack before replacing the electrodes.
Caution Discard the old electrodes properly.

Do not clean the electrode. Doing so may cause unstable arcing

Caution
performance.

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 Packing and storage instructions
Store the TYPE-71C+ and its accessories in a designated place in the case referring
to the photo below.
Store the TYPE-71C+ in the direction shown in the photo below.
The TYPE-71C+ with a cooling tray cannot be stored in the case. Remove the cooling
tray from the splicer and store it in the pocket.

*Sold separately

Fiber cleaver
TYPE-71C+ (Optional*)
Strap for
carrying case Battery pack
Cooling tray
Spare electrodes
Power cord
AC adapter Jacket remover
(Optional*)
Operation manual
Quick reference guide Fiber holders
(Optional*)

Carrying case

The TYPE-71C+ fusion splicer is a precision instrument. Its rugged shipping case is
custom designed to protect it from impact, dust, dirt, and moisture. Always store and
transport the machine in its case. Observe the following instructions.

Clean the TYPE-71C+ and all accessories before storing them.

Be sure to remove the battery pack from the TYPE-71C+ and store it in a given place.

Keeping the battery in the TYPE-71C+ may cause the battery

Warning terminal to be damaged or deteriorated, resulting in fire.

Reposition the monitor before storing.

Discard the liquid solvent properly, or lock the dispenser completely and put it in a
plastic bag before packing the dispenser in the case.

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 Take extreme care of the handling of alcohol.
Warning

Before storing the fiber cleaver, dispose of the fiber fragments collected in the off-cut
collector in a proper way.

Glass fiber fragments are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

Caution

Close the carrying case completely and latch it before transportation.

Pay attention to storage temperature and dew condensation when storing the splicer.
The battery is self-discharged during storage. Perform temperature control and
charge and discharge the battery once every 6 months.
Storage temperature -20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1 month)
-20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months)
-20C ~ +20C (if stored for less than 1 year)

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3-10
4. Functions
Splice and heater programs setting

<Splice program setting>

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 SM G652 Quick 60mm 0.25
MENU MENU

X/Y X/Y

Ready Ready

DISP
DISP

Start Start
Ready
Touch splice program icon once. The Splice program is changed.
icon will expand. Then touch it again.

For the details of splice programs, refer to

page 4-3.
Splice Program If you would like to change splice program
parameters, refer to page 4-7.
Auto Recent

SM G652 MM G651
Splice Program
1/1 DS G653 NZ G655 SMF
011
SM G652 Std.
BIF G657 SPF
SM G652 Quick 012

Select Item
013
1/7 SM G652 AIAS
Select the category of fiber type.
014
PureBand

Select Splice
Select Program
Item
Splice Program If the page icon ( X/X ) displays the
SMF
number except 1/1, that means
011
SM G652 Std. there are other pages. Touch the
012
move ( , ) to go next page
SM G652 Quick or touch the page icon to order the
013 page directly.
1/7 SM G652 AIAS
014
PureBand

Select Splice Program

Touch splice program once. The icon

will change its color. Then touch it
again to determine selection.

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<Heater program setting>

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.9

MENU

X/Y X/Y

Ready Ready

DISP DISP

Start Start

Touch heater program icon once. Heater program is changed.

The icon will expand. Then touch it
again.
For the details of heater programs, refer to
page 4-5.
Heater Program
If you would like to change heater program
parameters, refer to page 4-7.
Recent

60mm 40mm

1/1 Slim 60mm Slim 40mm

Lynx SPS

Select Item
Select Item

Select the category of fiber

protection sleeve.

Heater Program
60mm
60mm 0.25 001
FPS-1

60mm 0.25 Quick 003

FPS-1
60mm 0.9 018
1/1 FPS-1

Drop 031
FPS-D60

Select Heater Program

Touch heater program once. The

icon will change its color. Then touch
it again to determine selection.

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Splice programs
Category Splice Program Details
Using Auto fiber Profiling check and Detection System (APDS*1), the
TYPE-71C+ recognizes the type of fiber loaded, automatically chooses the
correct splice program, and proceeds to splicing. This mode enables to splice
standard SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651), DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF
(ITU-T G.655) and BIF (Bend Insensitive fiber, ITU-T G.657). The recognized
fiber type is displayed below a fiber image on the monitor screen.

ATTENTION
The recognizable fiber types are Standard SMF, MMF, DSF, NZDSF and BIF.
Auto DSF is recognized as NZDSF.
The fiber detection is conducted on left and right fibers individually.
The data on representative core profiles of standard fiber types are stored in
the TYPE-71C+. However, other manufacturers and new design fibers may
sometimes be recognized incorrectly. In this case, please select suitable
Auto splice program by yourself.
Even if fibers are sorted in the same category, suitable splice program is
sometimes different depending on the manufacturers or fibers. In this case,
please select the suitable splice program by yourself.

Can be used for splicing identical SMF (ITU-T G.652). Please select this
SM G652 Auto
program when knowing the fiber profile to be spliced.
Can be used for splicing identical MMF (ITU-T G.651). Please select this
MM G651 Auto
program when knowing the fiber profile to be spliced.
Can be used for splicing identical DSF (ITU-T G.653). Please select this
DS G653 Auto
program when knowing the fiber profile to be spliced.
Can be used for splicing identical NZDSF (ITU-T G.655). Please select this
NZ G655 Auto
program when knowing the fiber profile to be spliced.
Can be used for splicing identical BIF (ITU-T G.657). Please select this program
BIF G657 Auto
when knowing the fiber profile to be spliced.

*1: The splicer automatically recognizes optical fiber type loaded via image processing, verifies the selected
splice condition matches the fiber, and also displays the results if a mismatch is detected. This system
prevents an operator from splicing with the incorrect program.

About Auto Arc Power

In the Auto mode, TYPE-71C+ analyzes the arc and has the function to calibrate the arc condition
automatically at each splice. Therefore, arc test is not needed usually in the Auto mode.

Perform an arc test in the following situations to calibrate the arc power and position.
Poor splice performance (high or inconsistent splice losses, poor splice strength)
After electrode replacement
Extreme changes in temperatures, humidity or air pressure

Please perform an arc test before splicing on all splice programs except Auto mode.

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 Category Splice Program Details
SM G652 Std. Can be used for splicing identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652).
Can be used for splicing identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652) and making
SM G652 Quick
a faster splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.
Automatic Intentional Axis Shift function (AIAS*2) enables to splice
SM G652 AIAS identical standard SMF (ITU-T G.652) with high core-cladding
eccentricities.
Other SMF The splice programs that include standard SMF are listed. ex)SMF-DSF
This mode can be used for splicing fibers by shifting the centers of the left
SM G652 and right fiber cores and achieving intentional high splice losses.
Recommended target attenuation range: 0.1~5.0dB
An estimated splice loss displayed in the splicer may not match an actual
splice loss depending on the fiber type being spliced. It is recommended
SM ATTN1 that actual splice losses be measured and checked with a power meter.
Target Loss: Enter a target splice loss in splice program settings (2/6
page). User settable attenuation range is 0.1~15dB (in increments of
0.1dB).
ATTN Coef.: If the target splice loss does not match an actual loss,
modify this value in Function settings.
MM G651 Std. Can be used for splicing identical standard MMF (ITU-T G.651).
Can be used for splicing identical standard MMF (ITU-T G.651) and making
MM G651 MM G651 Quick
a faster splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.
Other MMF Can be used for splicing other representative MMF (ITU-T G.651).
DS G653 Std. Can be used for splicing identical standard DSF (ITU-T G.653).
DS G653 Can be used for splicing identical standard DSF (ITU-T G.653) and making
DS G653 Quick
a faster splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.
NZ G655 Typ. Can be used for splicing identical standard NZDS (ITU-T G.655).
Can be used for splicing identical standard NZDSF (ITU-T G.655) and
NZ G655 NZ G655 Quick
making a faster splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.
Other NZDSF Can be used for splicing other representative NZDSF (ITU-T G.655).
Can be used for splicing BIF (Bend Insensitive fiber, ITU-T G.657). This
G657 adaptive
mode helps to splice optical fiber with complicated core profile.
BIF G657 Can be used for splicing identical standard BIF (ITU-T G.657) and making
G657 Quick
a faster splice. In this mode APDS is disabled.
Other BIF The splice programs of each manufacturers BIF are listed.
The splice programs of special fibers, such as EDF and photonic fiber,
SPF
which do not belong to other categories are listed.
Recent The splice program selected recently is listed.
*2: High core-cladding eccentricities have an effect on surface tension during arc, yielding high splice loss.
This method is used to intentionally offset the left and right fiber centers in order to minimize this effect.

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 Heater programs
The heating programs are optimized for Sumitomo protection sleeves. Select an appropriate heater
program for the protection sleeve you are using.

Category Heater program Details

Recent The heater program selected recently is listed.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber
60mm 0.25
with 0.25mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-1.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber
with 0.25mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-1. Select the program
60mm 0.25 Quick if you would like to reduce the heating cycle time. On the program, the
60mm heater is automatically heated up to the pre-heating temperature when
the fusion splicing process is finished.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for single fiber
60mm 0.9
with 0.9mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-1.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm protection sleeves for drop cable
Drop
splice, for example, Sumitomo FPS-D60.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single fiber
40mm 0.25
with 0.25mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-40.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single fiber
with 0.25mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-40. Select the
40mm 0.25 Quick program if you would like to reduce the heating cycle time. On the
40mm program, the heater is automatically heated up to the pre-heating
temperature when the fusion splicing process is finished.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves for single fiber
40mm 0.9
with 0.9mm coating, for example, Sumitomo FPS-40.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm protection sleeves of Nano
40mm 0.4
Sleeves N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-40.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for
S60mm 0.25
single fiber, for example, FPS-61-2.6.
Can be used for heat shrinking 60mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for
single fiber, for example, FPS-61-2.6. Select the program if you would
S60mm 0.25
Slim 60mm like to reduce the heating cycle time. On the program, the heater is
Quick
automatically heated up to the pre-heating temperature when the fusion
splicing process is finished.
S60mm0.25+5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. longer than S60mm 0.25.
S60mm0.25-5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. shorter than S60mm 0.25.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for
S40mm 0.25
single fiber, for example, FPS-40-2.6.
Can be used for heat shrinking 40mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves for
single fiber, for example, FPS-40-2.6. Select the program if you would
S40mm 0.25
Slim 40mm like to reduce the heating cycle time. On the program, the heater is
Quick
automatically heated up to the pre-heating temperature when the fusion
splicing process is finished.
S40mm0.25+5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. longer than S40mm 0.25.
S40mm0.25-5s The program which heating duration is 5 sec. shorter than S40mm 0.25.
Can be used for heat shrinking protection sleeves for 10mm cleaved
LYNX
Sumitomos splice-on-connector Lynx-CustomFit.
Lynx
Can be used for heat shrinking protection sleeves for 5mm cleaved
LYNX MINI
Sumitomos splice-on-connector Lynx-CustomFit.

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Category Heater program Details
Can be used for heat shrinking 25mm protection sleeves of Nano
25mm 0.4
Sleeves N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-25.
Can be used for heat shrinking 20mm protection sleeves of Nano
20mm 0.4
Sleeves N4 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N4-20.
Can be used for heat shrinking 25mm protection sleeves of Nano
SPS 25mm 0.9
Sleeves N9 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N9-25.
Can be used for heat shrinking 20mm protection sleeves of Nano
20mm 0.9
Sleeves N9 series, for example, Sumitomo FPS-N9-20.
Can be used for heat shrinking 45mm semi-shrunk protection sleeves
45mm Thin
for single fiber, for example, SPS-45.

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<Change splice program parameter> <Change heater program parameter>
Splice Program Heater Program
SMF 60mm
011 60mm 0.25 001
SM G652 Std. FPS-1

012 60mm 0.25 Quick 003

SM G652 Quick FPS-1

013 60mm 0.9 018

1/7 SM G652 AIAS 1/1 FPS-1

014 Drop 031

PureBand FPS-D60

Select Splice Program Select Heater Program

Select Splice Program
In the splice program setting screen In the heater program setting screen
(page 4-1), select the program (page 4-2), select the program
(change the color), then touch (change the color), then touch
Setting icon ( ). Item select Setting icon ( ). Item select
screen is displayed. screen is displayed.

Splice Program Heater Program

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 Quick
Arc Time Heat up Temp. A
02.00 sec 0230 C
003 Heating Duration A 003
PrefuseTimeSMF Quick 00.18 sec
SMF Quick 0015 sec
Heat up Temp. B
2/6
Gap
SMF Quick 1/2 SMF Quick 0230 C
15.00 um
Heating Duration B
Overlap SMF Quick SMF Quick 0006 sec
10.00 um

Select Item Select Item

Touch the item once. The icon will Touch the item once. The icon will
change its color. Then touch it again change its color. Then touch it again
to determine selection. to determine selection.

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 Quick

Arc Time Heat up Temp. A

7 8 9 + 0 2 3 0 7 8 9
+ 0 2. 0 0
Unit sec 4 5 6 Unit C 4 5 6
Max. +0230
Max. +20.00
Min. +00.00 1 2 3 Min. +0080 1 2 3
Standard +02.00
- 0 +
Standard +0230
- 0 +

Set Value OK Set Value OK

Input the value by touching number Input the value by touching number
keys, then touch OK ( OK ). keys, then touch OK ( OK ).

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<Splice program settings>
Page Item Details
1/6 Name Allows to edit splice program name.
Template Allows to choose splice program as a template when new splice
program is created.
Align Method Sets the alignment method for fibers to be spliced. Choose from
Core, Adaptive, Diameter and AIAS.
CoreAligns center of right and left optical fiber cores.
Adaptiveis effective when optical fiber with complex core profile is
spliced.
DiameterAligns center of right and left optical fiber diameters.
AIASWhen core to cladding concentricity is high, surface tension
pulls the claddings into alignment and misaligns the cores, causing
high splice loss. The splicer automatically performs axis shift prior to
arc fusion when it foresees the problem.
Auto Power Automatically optimizes arc power.
2/6 Arc Time Sets the arc fusion time.
Prefuse Time Sets the time between start of arc fusion and feeding of fibers.
Gap Sets the gap between fiber end faces before arc fusion.
Overlap Sets the distance of feeding fiber.
3/6 Arc Power Sets the arc power. Generally it is automatically set by an arc test and
does not need to be changed. It is shown as [Standard + XX].
[Standard] means pre-set arc power. [+ XX] can be manually
increased or decreased.
Gapset Position Sets the position of splicing fibers. Generally it is automatically set by
an arc test and does not need to be changed.
Cleaning Arc Time Sets the cleaning arc time for removing dust from optical fiber.
Rearc Time Sets the additional arc time to be conducted after splicing.
4/6 Splice Method Set the splice mode to Automatic or Manual.
5/6 Fiber Detection Automatically identifies fiber profile loaded.
Sets the threshold of cleave angle. If a reading exceeds the
Cleave Angle Limit
threshold, the splicer will give an error.
Sets the threshold of core angle. If a reading exceeds the threshold,
Core Angle Limit
the splicer will give an error.
Sets the threshold of estimated loss. If a reading exceeds the
Est. Loss Limit
threshold, the splicer will give an error.
6/6 Estimation Mode Sets the loss estimation method to High or Standard. If High is
chosen, the splicer will observe and inspect the core of spliced fiber
with very high precision after fusion splicing.
MFD-L Sets the MFD of left side optical fiber.
MFD-R Sets the MFD of right side optical fiber.
Wavelength Sets the wavelength for loss estimation calculation.

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<How an arc discharges and motors run during the splicing process>

Arc discharge

(1) Arc time

(2) Prefuse time
(3) Overlap
Motor move (4) Arc Power
(5) Cleaning Arc Time
(6) Rearc Time

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<Heater program settings>
Page Item Details
1/2 Heat up Temp. A Heating element rise up to the set temperature in the first
term of heating cycle. (Numerical input)
Heating Duration A Duration of the first term of heating cycle. (Numerical input)
Heat up Temp. B Heating element rise up to the set temperature in the middle
term of heating cycle. (Numerical input)
Heating Duration B Duration of the middle term of heating cycle.
(Numerical input)
2/2 Finish Temp. The temperature of finishing heating cycle after cooling by
the fan. (Numerical input)
Preheating temp.* Temperature for the pre-heating duration of the heating
cycle. (Numerical input)
Preheating time* Duration for maintaining the Pre-heating Temp. (Numerical
input)
*When the heating process is started, the pre-heating
process is automatically finished.
*For Quick of Heater program

The heating control system

Temp

Heat up temp A

Heat up temp B

Finish temp

Pre-heating temp

Time
Heating Duration A Heating Duration B

The heating control is applied to each heater.

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Function settings
1/2

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU

X/Y

Ready

DISP

Ready Start

Touch Menu ( MENU ) to go to

menu screen.

Menu

DATA

Splice Function Maintenance Security

Data

USB Login Information Wireless

LAN For more details of the items of
2014/01/01 0000 function, please refer to the page 4-13.
Select Item

Touch Function ( ) to go to
function screen.
Function

Function Arc Pause

ON

Arc Pause Auto Start

OFF
ON
Auto Start 1/6 Heater Auto Start
OFF OFF

Heater Auto Start Display Monitor

1/6 OFF Automatic
Display Monitor
Automatic Select Function

Select Function If the page icon ( X/X ) displays the

number except 1/1, that means
Touch the item once. The icon will there are other pages. Touch the
change its color. Then touch it move ( , ) to go next page
again to go to setting screen. or touch the page icon to order the
page directly.

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 2/2

Screen indication
In the function setting item of following sign, the displaying method of
the screen can be selected.

Function

Date(yy/mm/dd hh:mm)
2014/01/01 00:00
Language
English

3/6 Temperature Unit

Centigrade
Fiber Insert Screen
X above Y

Select Function

X or Y only

Function

Pre-Fusion Screen
X or Y only
Arc Screen
If X or Y only is selected, X or Y
X above Y screen is displayed on the screen.
4/6 Post-Fusion Screen
X or Y only
Est. Loss Screen
X beside Y

Select Function X above Y

If X above Y is selected, X and Y

screens are vertically displayed on
the screen.

X beside Y

If X beside Y is selected, X and Y

screens are horizontally displayed
on the screen.

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Page Functions Details
1/6 Arc Pause This function stops the splicing process before arcing
occurs. If you would like to check fiber offset and fiber end
faces, set this function to ON.
Auto Start This function starts the splicing process when the fiber is
inserted in the splicer and the hood is closed.
Heater Auto Start This function starts the heating process when the fiber is
placed into the heat shrink oven.
Display Monitor Front monitor type or Back monitor type can be selected.
2/6 ECO Mode Saves power consumption by adjusting monitor brightness
and heat shrink oven temperature
Sleep If the splicer is not interrupted for a certain span of time, to
minimize power consumption on standby, the monitor and
12VDC will be turned off. To return to normal operation,
press any key, except the Power key.
Auto Power Off If the splicer is in Sleep mode and is not interrupted for
another certain span of time, the splicer is automatically
powered off. You need to switch on the splicer again.
The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted by eight
Bright
stages.
3/6 This function sets the built-in clock of the splicer to local
Date(yy/mm/dd hh:mm)
time.
Language The language being displayed can be selected.
(Some languages cannot be selected.)
Temperature Unit This function switches the temperature units.
Fiber Insert Screen Single (X or Y) screen type or dual (X and Y) screen type
4/6 Pre-Fusion Screen can be selected in each step of the splicing process. For
further details, please refer to page 4-12.
Arc Screen
Post-Fusion Screen
Est. Loss Screen
5/6 Buzzer (Key) Buzzer sound of touching icons or pressing keys can be
selected. "Mute" can be selected too.
Buzzer (Stop) Buzzer sound of arc pause can be selected. "Mute" can be
selected too.
Buzzer (Error) Buzzer sound of detecting errors during splice. "Mute" can
be selected too.
Audio Volume The volume of the speaker can be adjusted by six stages.
6/6 Light for v-groove This function sets the V-groove illumination to ON or OFF.

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Maintenance settings

MENU SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25 Maintenance

X/Y Conditioning Arc

Reset Arc Count
Ready ArcBright
Count 0100
1/2
All Count 003100
DISP
Turn power off and
Take power unit out of splicer
Start When electrodes changed

Touch MENU ( MENU ) to go to Touch the item once. The icon will
Menu screen. change its color. Then touch it
again to determine selection.
Touch the move ( , ) to go
Menu next page.
Maintenance
DATA

Splice
Data
Function Maintenance Security Restore Data
Self Inspection
USB Login Information Wireless
LAN 2/2 Touch Calibration
2014/01/01 0000

Select Item

In the menu screen, touch

Maintenance icon ( ) to go to
Maintenance screen.

Page Item Details

1/2 Conditioning Arc After the electrodes are replaced, this function is used to
condition a new electrode. The number of conditioning arc is
preset. Arc Count is automatically reset after conditioning arc is
performed.
Reset Arc Count Arc Count can be reset, while All Count cannot.
2/2 Restore Data All parameters except Arc Count and All Count are returned to
the factory setting.
Self Inspection The circuit board, optical unit, motors and heat shrink ovens
are automatically inspected.
Touch Calibration Perform touch calibration when icons and items could not be
selected correctly with touching operation.

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Splice data storage function
Splice Data Touch the Splice Data icon ( DATA ) on the
menu screen to go to DATA screen. Please set
Memory
Data+Image "Memory" item ON before splicing if you want to
Data Save Location
SMF Quick save the splice data.
Intrenal Memory
Display
1/2 To display stored splice data, select Display.
Copy SMF Quick Enter the memory location you would like to
view.
Select Item
When "Copy" item is selected, the saved data is
copied onto the SD card in CSV format.
Splice Data
In "Histogram" item, the histogram of estimated
Clear loss and angle can be displayed based on the
data that has been recorded.
Histogram

2/2 Description of data

Cleave Angle : Inspected cleave angle of the
(L/R) fiber.
Fiber Offset : Inspected offset of the core axis
Select Item
(or diameter axis).
Core Offset : Inspected core step status of the
Splice Data offset caused by deformation.
2014/01/06
10:08:28 SM G652 Std. Core Angle : Inspected tilt angle of the core
Loss 0.01dB axis caused by deformation.
10:15:10 SM G652 Std.
SMF Quick Concentricity : Inspected core eccentricity of
Loss 0.01dB
10:25:30 SM G652 Std.
the (L/R) fiber.
1/2 SMF Quick
Loss 0.02dB
10:32:45 SM G652 Std.
SMF Quick
Loss 0.01dB
When the dust box icon ( ) is
Select Item touched, the referred data is deleted.

Add the memo by touching MEMO ( ).

Splice Data [0006] Standard SM

2014/01/06 10:08:28
! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )
Name SM G652 Std.
No Error < > ? : { } _ +
Estimated Loss 0.010 dB
Cleave Angle L: 1.9 R: 0.6 deg Q W E R T Y U I O P
Fiber Offset 0.2 -> 0.1 um
1/6 A S D F G H J K L
Core Offset 0.1 um
Core Angle 0.2 -> 0.1 deg
Z X C V B N M
Concentricity L: 0.2 R: 0.1 um
Memo Shift BS
Default Cancel OK

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USB connection function
USB Mode Touch USB icon ( ) in the menu screen to go
to the USB mode screen. The following functions
Remote Diagnosis
can be used by connecting TYPE-71C+ with the
PC via USB cable.

1/1
<Remote Diagnosis>
Select this item when TYPE-71C+ is connected
with the PC for the Internet maintenance.
Select Item

Software download via internet

By accessing to the URL below and getting a maintenance application,
customers can upgrade newest software via internet. For further
information, please access to the URL and refer to the manual.

http://www.rim-plus.sei.co.jp/

Login function
By inputting the pass code, the expanded functions for the administrator can be used.
Please refer to "Administrator menu operation instructions" for details.
Menu

DATA

Splice Function Maintenance Security

Data

USB Login Information Wireless

LAN
2014/01/01 0000

Select Item

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Help function
TYPE-71C+ has a function to display the user training video such as the method of the
preprocessing of the fiber, the daily checkup, and the cleaning in animation. It is
possible to run the video, to stop temporarily, and to confirm the work procedure
details.

Menu Information

Help Video
DATA

Splice Function Maintenance Security

SMF Quick
Information
Data

1/1

USB Login Information Wireless

LAN
2014/01/01 0000

Select Item Select Item

Touch the Information icon Select Help Video item.

( ) in menu screen to go to
movie screen.

Help Video Help Video

View
View Stripping the fiber coating

SMF Quick
Update SMF
Cleaning theQuick
bare fiber

1/1 1/3 Cleaving the fiber

Inserting fibers into the splicer

Select
SelectItem
Item Select Movie
Select View item. Select the movie.

Help Video
Stripping the fiber coating

Start / Pause
Stop

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 Wireless LAN connectivity and SumiCloudTM
The TYPE-71C+ can connect to a smartphone via Wi-Fi using a dedicated
wireless LAN SD card (WLSD-0208) and can be operated with the
smartphone. To establish the connection, smartphone application
SumiCloudTM is required. Download and install it from Google PlayTM
online store.
Menu 1. Insert the wireless LAN SD card into the splicer.
2. Tap the Wireless LAN icon ( ) to enable
wireless LAN connection.
DATA
3. Set Connection to smartphone to ON to
Splice Function Maintenance Security
Data enable wireless LAN connection to connect the
splicer to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
USB Login Information Wireless When wireless LAN connection becomes
LAN
2014/01/01 0000 available, wireless LAN icon appears on the
Select Item monitor screen.
4. Start SumiCloud on the smartphone.
Wireless LAN *If the wireless LAN SD card is not inserted in the
splicer, the function cannot be enabled.
Connection to smartphone
ON
Network SSID [Wireless LAN menu options]
SMF Quick
T71C+_420000000001
Network SSID: is the name that devices can
Password setting
1/1 SMF Quick identify an inserted SD card as.
Password setting: is required to connect the
splicer to devices. Choose this option to change
a password. The password must be 8-20
Select Item
alphanumeric characters long.
To validate a new password, re-boot the splicer.
*Factory default password is 12345678.

SumiCloud function
* For further information, refer to the operation manual of SumiCloud and SumiCloud
server.
Function Details
- View splice data on smartphone screen
Splice Data Management - Cloud data server available for storage of all splice data
- Splice data with GPS location
- Automatically creates splicing report and sends by e-mail
Report Builder
- Add splice location on the GPS map to the report
- Visual tutorial for splice operation on smartphone
Help Video
- Help video for related products available
- Automatic update via smartphone
Software update
- Keep splicer up to date for comfortable daily operation
Other than the above functions, some more functions and service are available.

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5. Other convenient functions
The TYPE-71C+ is provided with various functions. Set up the functions as
necessary.

Back monitor type

The back monitor type is convenient when you would like to place the fiber to be
spliced for installation closer to you.

Front monitor Back monitor

Operating Operating
direction direction

The monitor display reverses automatically when the monitor is moved to the position of
the back monitor type. (Refer to the page 4-13)

When using the splicer by the back monitor type, it is easy to work if the right and left of
the coating clamp are replaced according to the following procedures.

1. Loosen the right and left coating

clamp fixation screw, and detach the
coating clamp.

Coating clamp fixation screw Coating clamp

2. After replacing right and left coating

clamp, tighten the coating clamp
fixation screw. The lid of the coating
clamp opens in the same direction as
the front monitor type from the
operator's position.

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 Universal clamp
TYPE-71C+ can clamp both a tight buffer and a loose buffer coating by the standard
issue. Please change the position of the coating clamp lid as following procedures
according to the kind of the coating.
1. Loosen the coating clamp fixation
screw, and detach the coating clamp.

Coating clamp
Coating clamp fixation screw 2. The lid can be moved back and forth by
opening the coating clamp lid by 180. Change
Forth the position of the lid according to the coating of
the fiber, and shut the lid.
180 >>Tight buffer : back
Back
>>Loose buffer : forth

*Please prepare the loose buffer fiber as below.

0.25mm
Bare fiber coating
0.9mm
coating
10mm 10mm

3. Fix the coating clamp back to the splicer.

<Applicable cleave length for the universal clamp>

Please refer to the table below.
Position of Type of Diameter of fiber coating Applicable cleave length
the lid fiber coating [m] [mm]
Back Tight buffer Up to 250 5 to 16
Over 250 8 to 16
Loose buffer - NOT applicable
Forth Tight buffer Up to 250 5 to 10
Over 250 8 to 10
Loose buffer 250 primary/ 10
900 secondary (Refer to the figure above)

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Dual heat shrink oven

2 heat shrink ovens are equipped with the TYPE-71C+. These ovens run individually
*
and splicing operation can be improved more effectively.

* Two ovens can be operated at the same time.

SM G652 Std. 60mm 0.25

MENU
Rear Heat cycle status indicator
X/Y
The advancement of the heating cycle
Front can be confirmed on the screen. The
Ready icon changes as the heating cycle
advances.
DISP (Refer to the page 2-20)
Start

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 Fiber holder operation
By detaching the coating clamp, it is possible to splice by the fiber holder for a single
fiber. Fiber holder FHS series made by Sumitomo can be applied.

1. Loosen the coating clamp fixation

screw, and detach the coating clamp.

Coating clamp fixation screw Coating clamp

2. The holder stage appears. The fiber

holder is set on the holder stage.

Fiber holder FHS-025

Holder stage

<Fiber holder operation with the back monitor type>

When the fiber holder is used by the back monitor type, change the direction that the
fiber holder lid opens by the following procedures.

1. Loosen the holder stage fixation screw,

and detach the holder stage.

Holder stage Holder stage

2. After replacing right and left holder
stage, tighten the holder stage fixation
screw. The lid of the fiber holder
opens in the same direction as the
front monitor type from the operator's
position.

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Detachable/attachable bare fiber pads
The bare fiber pad is moved in conjunction with the opening and closing of the hood. It
can be separated from the hood to check to see if the fiber is clamped properly.
The clamping condition can be corrected independently by moving clamp one by one.

Detaching and attaching bare fiber pads

1. 2.

Bare fiber pad release button

Slide the bare fiber pad release button in When the hood is opened, the bare fiber
the direction indicated by the arrow. pad is removed from the hood.

3. 4.

You can check if the fiber is placed When the hood is closed, the hood catches
seated in the V-groove properly by the the bare fiber pad. The hood and the pad
pad. are moved together.

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Heater clamp operation
Heater lid and heater clamp can be detached, or be synchronized by moving the lever
of the heater clamp of both left and right.

Heater clamp lever

<Changing the operation>

1. 2.

Move the heater clamp lever to the The clamp lid and the heater lid move
direction of the arrow. separately.
*Only right side lever is moved in this
example.

3. 4.
40mm sleeve end

Protection sleeve

The position of the protection sleeve can The clamp lid and the heater lid move
be adjusted by hand when the movement together by moving the heater clamp
of the heater lid and heater clamp is lever to the direction of the arrow.
separated.
*40mm sleeve is appeared in this
example.

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Auto start
The TYPE-71C+ is provided with Auto start function that automatically starts the
splicing process and the heating operation.

Auto start splicing

When the fiber is inserted into the splicer and the hood is closed, the splicing process
is automatically started. No need to press ( ) or to touch start ( Start ).
(See also page 4-13.)

Auto start heating

When the fiber is placed into the heat shrink oven, the heating operation is
automatically started. No need to press ( ) or to touch heat ( ).
(See also page 4-13.)

Tripod fixing screws

The TYPE-71C+ has screw holes for M8 screw and 1/4-20UNC screw. In a high
location, fix the splicer to a tripod to prevent it from dropping.

Screw hole for

1/4-20UNC screw

Screw hole for

M8 screw

In a high location, fix the TYPE-71C+ to a tripod with the M8 screw or

1/4-20UNC screw on the bottom of the splicer to prevent the splicer from
Caution dropping.

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Hand strap
The strap is attached to TYPE-71C+. Please install the strap surely
according to the following procedure.

Hook of hand
strap

Strap ring

Please pass the hook at both ends of the hand strap through a right and
left strap ring of TYPE-71C+.

If the strap ring is not jointed surely with the hook of the hand
Caution
strap, TYPE-71C+ might be dropped.

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6. Troubleshooting
For repair and technical support, contact maintenance service center address
described in the back cover.

Arc problems
The electrodes typically need replacement after 3000 splices. Some common
symptoms that indicate the electrodes need replacing are:
High or inconsistent splice losses
Bubbles in the fibers after splicing
Diameter faults
Fluttering or unstable arc observed on the monitor
Fiber burned in half
Sizzling noise while arcing
Refer to page 3-6, Electrode replacement procedures.

If an electrode tip touches something, it will be deformed, causing poor arcing

problems. Take care of the handling of electrodes.

Fiber breaking
When the splicing process is complete, a proof test may be performed on the fibers
while in the fiber chucks. If the fibers are breaking when the proof test is performed,
re-do an arc test. If the arc power level is too weak, the splice may be poor, resulting in
fiber breaking.
If the fibers are breaking in spite of a good arc test result, clean the V-grooves and the
bare fiber pads completely. Deterioration of a jacket remover/fiber cleaver may lead to
fiber breaking. Clean the jacket remover/fiber cleaver completely.

Splicer does not power up

If the fusion splicer fails to turn on when the ON key is pressed, check the following:
Verify that the battery pack is installed in the module bay properly
Verify that the power plug is seated properly (the power cord is connected to the AC
adapter.)
Verify that the LED of the AC adapter lights up.
If using battery operation, ensure that the battery is fully charged.
If the splicer still does not power up after checking the above, contact our maintenance
service center.

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 Warranty and repair service
Before requesting a repair, try to locate the problem and identify the cause by referring
to 6 Troubleshooting at page 6-1. If you ensure that your machine is really in need of
a repair, contact our maintenance service center.

REGION LIMITATION
This product is sold for the use in a limited sales area (refer to the information
which appears on the splicer screen) and the technical support of the product
moved out of the said region may be refused or require extra charges.

Warranty period
1. About the warranty period of this product, please ask to the distributor that you
purchased the product from.

Services after warranty period

After the warranty period expires, all products may be repaired for a reasonable
service charge.

2. The following cases are the exception for repairing and replacing the product free of
charge.
(1) Damage or malfunction caused by misuse, mishandling, non qualified repair,
disassembly, modification, or any other irregular execution
(2) Damage or malfunction caused by drop, fall or any other faulty treatment such
as to be explained in precautions on this manual.
(3) Damage or malfunction caused by actions that are beyond Sumitomos control
including for example, fire, water flood, earthquake, lightening or similar
disaster, or any other accident.
(4) Damage or malfunction caused by the use of Product in conjunction with
accessories, products, or consumables not specified or approved by Sumitomo.
(5) Replacement of consumables
(6) Travel expense that is charged if a trip for repair is requested by the customer.
(7) Damage or malfunction caused by use of batteries and battery chargers not
specified or approved by Sumitomo.
(8) Products founds corroded due to exposure to water or dew condensation, or
cracked or deformed circuit board.

3. The customer shall bear the cost of returning the product to Sumitomo.

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 Error message list
Please contact maintenance service center when it is not recovered if you take the
measures below.
Error message
The fibers are not placed correctly in the splicer.
The splicer failed to adjust the LED brightness.
The splicer is unable to start splicing because
the hood is open.
The splicer could not detect the left (right) fiber.
The splicer failed to align the left (right) fiber.
The splicer failed to adjust the arc gap of the left
(right) fiber.
The splicer failed to inspect the right and left
fibers.
The cleave angle of the left (right) fiber exceeds
the allowable limit.
A lip is observed on the left (right) fiber end.
A chip is observed on the left (right) fiber end.
The splicer failed to adjust the focus.
The splicer failed to splice the fibers.
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Countermeasure
Make sure that the right and left fibers are placed in
the correct position of the splicer.
>Refer to page 2-12
Clean the microscope lens protection glass and
LEDs.
>Refer to page 3-2 and 3-3
Close the hood.
Very high voltage is generated with the splicing.
The splicer never starts splicing with opening hood
for safety.
Make sure that the left (right) fiber is placed in the
correct position of the splicer.
>Refer to page 2-12
Make sure that the left (right) fiber is placed in the
correct position of the splicer.
>Refer to page 2-12
There is a possibility that dust or dirt is on the
V-groove and the fiber clamp when the error occurs
repeatedly. Please execute the cleaning.
>Refer to page 3-2 and 3-3
Make sure that the right and left fibers are placed in
the correct position of the splicer.
>Refer to page 2-12
Cleave the left (right) fiber again.
>Refer to page 2-10
If the error occurs repeatedly, the cleaver blade
might be deteriorated. Change the blade position or
replace the blade. For further information, refer to
the operation manual of the cleaver.
Make sure that the right and left fibers are placed in
the correct position of the splicer.
>Refer to page 2-12
Also, please confirm whether dust is on the fiber.
There is a possibility that dust or dirt is on the
V-groove and the fiber clamp when the error occurs
repeatedly. Please execute the cleaning.
>Refer to page 3-2 and 3-3
Start the splice again.
[TYPE-71C+ specifications]
Optical fiber Material Silica glass
requirement Profile types SMF (ITU-T G.652), MMF (ITU-T G.651)
DSF (ITU-T G.653), NZDSF (ITU-T G.655, G.656),
BIF (ITU-T G.657), EDF
Cable types Drop cable, Small-sized indoor cable
Fiber diameter 80 150 m
Fiber coating diameter 100 1,000 m
Cleave length*1 <up to 1,000 m> <Drop cable / Indoor cable>
5 16 mm 10mm
Fiber count Single fiber
Size and Size (main body)*2 120W 154D 130H (mm)
weight Weight Approx. 2.1 kg (with BU-11)
Monitor 4.1" touch screen color LCD display
Standard Typical splice loss*3 SMF : 0.02dB DSF : 0.04dB
performance MMF : 0.01dB NZDSF : 0.04dB
Typical splice cycle time*3 Approx. 6 seconds (SM G652 Quick)
Approx. 7 seconds (SM G652 Std.)
Approx. 8 seconds (Auto)
Typical heating time*4 Approx. 14 seconds (Slim 60mm 0.25 Quick)
Splicing/heating operation per Approx. 230
fully charged battery*5
Functions Loss Estimation Provided
Splice data storage 10,000 splices
Splice image capture 200 splices
Proof test*6 Proof load 1.96~2.09N
Arc environment calibration Automatically compensates for environmental
condition changes
Heat shrink oven Dual automatic independent heaters
Universal clamps for tight & loose Provided
buffer fiber
Reversible coating clamps Provided
V-groove white LED illumination Provided
Interface USB 2.0 mini-B type
Storage media SD / SDHC memory card
Wireless LAN connectivity*7 Wireless LAN SD card WLSD-0208 (Option) is
required.
Onboard user training video Provided
Software update Internet
Remote interactive maintenance Provided
Programs Splice programs Max. 300
Heating programs Max. 100
Power supply AC operation With ADC-1430S
Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.1A
DC operation Input: DC 10-15V, 7.5A
Battery operation (With BU-11) 11.1V (4600mAh)
DC output 12V For Sumitomos hot jacket remover
Environmental Operation temperature*8 -10 C ~ +50 C
conditions Storage temperature*8 *9 -40 C ~ +80 C
Altitude 0 to 6,000m
Windproof Max. 15m/s
Water & Dust resistance Equivalent to IP52*10
Shock resistance Drop from 76cm on 5 faces*11
Electrode life 3,000 arc discharges*12

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*1 The applicable fiber protection sleeves vary depending on the cleave length.
60mm fiber protection sleeves Cleave length 5-16mm
40mm fiber protection sleeves Cleave length 5-10mm
*2 The protrusion part is not included.
*3 With Sumitomo identical SMF(ITU-T G.652) in room temperature. Varies depending on the
condition of fiber.
*4 With the AC adapter in room temperature (20C) and DC output port not in use. If the battery pack
is used, the heating time varies depending on the temperature and the remaining battery capacity.
With Sumitomo protection sleeve FPS-61-2.6. Coating diameter 250m.
*5 In room temperature (20C), with a new battery pack, 1 splice cycle time (splice + protection)
completes in 90 seconds, in room temperature. Splice & heat cycles may vary depending on the
operating environment.
*6 Performed on the fiber stage after splicing.
*
7 Smartphone application for Android SumiCloud is required.
*8 Non-condensing
*9 The Battery pack storage temperature range: -20C ~ +50C (if stored for less than 1 month),
-20C ~ +40C (if stored for less than 3 months), -20C ~ +20C (if stored for less than 1 year).
*10 Water resistance: Operates normally after being exposed to water dripping at 3mm/min, for at
least 2.5 min on each of 4 surfaces tilted at 15. The test is held with the battery operation, carried
out by Sumitomo, but does not guarantee that the product is free of faults or damage.
Dust resistance: Operates normally after 8 hours in a dust chamber containing dust of particle size
75m or below. The test is held with the battery operation, carried out by Sumitomo, but does not
guarantee that the product is free of faults or damage.
*11 The machine spliced the fiber successfully after dropped from 76cm height on 5 faces (excluding
top face) at free-fall. The test is held with the battery operation, carried out by Sumitomo, but does
not guarantee that the product is free of faults or damage.
*12 Electrode life is not guaranteed. This number may vary depending on the operating environment.

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 Revision F Aug. 25, 2015

Tokyo (JAPAN)
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
(Global Business Dept.)
Akasaka Center Building, 1-3-13, Motoakasaka,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8468, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-6406-2666
http://global-sei.com/sumitomo-electric-splicers

London (U.K)
Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd.
220 Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue,
Elstree, Herts, WD6 3SL, U.K.
Tel: +44 20-8953-8118
http://www.sumielectric.com

Dubai (U.A.E.)
Middle East office
Dubai Airport Free Zone ,Phase 4WA
Office 702 P.O Box 54890, Dubai, UAE
Tel:-+971 4-701-7338

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